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Liveaboard Dive Trips to Thailand

Experience the best scuba liveaboard trip of your life!

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DiveRACE welcomes you on board.

Started since 2009 and serving thousands of guests, we are the best scuba diving liveaboard operator that provides safe and hassle free dive trips to Thailand. We believe that going on scuba liveaboard trips should be easy and comfortable without breaking the bank. We sail you to the most picturesque dive sites with our liveaboard and provide the best dive trip experience. Wake up and smell the ocean. DiveRACE welcomes you on board.

DiveRACE has been operating the Similan Islands since 2009 and is well known for providing comfort and quality service on our spacious liveaboard during all our Phuket dive trips. Our 34.5m by 7.5m steel hulled liveaboard was designed and constructed from the ground up. The purpose of our liveaboard design was to provide the best in terms of comfort, large cabins, stability and safety for all our guests.

As we strongly believe in travelling well, diving should not be an exception. Our scuba liveaboard trips are limited to a maximum of 20 guests which means no overcrowding. Transfer to and from your hotels are included in the itinerary. The cabins on board are fitted with 10-inch mattresses with hotel quality linen and have their own private attached bathrooms.

At our spacious dive deck, our dive operations ensure that guests are allocated their personal seats so that they are able to gear up comfortably. Dive guide ratio is typically 1 to 4 guests or lesser.

Food on board is curated by the season and offers the best cuisine using local ingredients. We serve our dishes a la carte style with a well-balanced menu throughout the cruise.

Embark on your dive trip to the best places in Thailand. Make your diving holiday a hassle-free DiveRACE experience.

Thailand Liveaboard Experience

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Delectable meals served to ensure you never go hungry. International cuisine to suit the palates all of our guests.

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Well furnished cabins with attached private washrooms to provide premium comfort on board. Floating hotel that is stable and secure.

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Our experienced & professional dive guides will show you the wonders each dive site. Maybe take a scuba course and learn new skills.

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Come back for more dive trips to new and old dive destinations. Rest assured that you are in the same good hands.

Delectable food for your dive trip to Thailand

Delectable meals served to ensure you never go hungry. International cuisine to suit the palates all of our guests.

Premium cabins for your dive trip to Thailand

Well furnished cabins with attached private washrooms to provide premium comfort on board. Floating hotel that is stable and secure.

Safe and comfortable Phuket dive trip.

Our experienced & professional dive guides will show you the wonders each dive site. Maybe take a scuba course and learn new skills.

Book a Phuket liveaboard diving trip
Come back for more scuba liveaboard trips to new and old dive destinations. Rest assured that you are in the same good hands.

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Thailand Liveaboard Destinations

Phuket is arguably the most popular island destination in the world. It is well known for its beaches and larger than life parties with its people welcoming tourists from all over the world. Being situated in the Andaman Sea, Phuket serves as a hub for tourists to enter Thailand and visit the nearby famous Similan Islands National Park in the Northwest or the beautiful Hin Deang / Hin Muang in the South. These dive destinations are home to an abundance of large pelagics (Whale Sharks and Oceanic Manta Rays) and macro subjects (seahorses, ghost pipefishes, etc). These are definitely the best spots for a dive trip in Thailand!

Best time to visit these islands is from October to May when it is the dry season and diving conditions are at their best. Phuket liveaboard diving is the way to go as multiple day itineraries allow divers to access the islands which are far away from the mainland.

Surin Islands

from 42,000THB

The reefs here are filled with marine life. There is a good chance to see whitetip reef sharks and turtles around these shallow waters. There is a wide variety of diving on these islands – gentle reefs that have a spread of hard corals to the deep wall dives.

Koh Lipe

from 42,000THB

The dive sites in the South Andaman is made mainly of Limestone rock which forms beautiful structures above and below the sea. Marine life thrives in these waters with the occasional whale sharks at 8 Mile Rock or schooling fishes at Stonehenge. Definitely a must go destination for a dive trip in Thailand!

Boonsung Wreck

from 42,000THB

An old sand dredger that was purposely sunk to create an artificial reef. It sits at a sandy bottom of 20m and has been broken up due to the tsunami in 2006. We see schooling fishes and lots of different morays, such as honeycomb, white eye, giant etc. This wreck is a great way to finish up your Phuket liveaboard dive trip as it is located nearby to the pier.

Richelieu Rock

from 42,000THB

The top dive site in Thailand is shaped like a horseshoe and in the middle of nowhere. Due to its location and terrain, it attracts an abundance of marine life from the small seahorses to the large whalesharks! Schooling fishes surround the rock and a variety of life from deep to shallow makes the whole dive fun. Weather and condition permitting, we always try to dive here 2 to 3 times to maximise our chances to see stuff.

Koh Tachai

from 42,000THB

A dive site with massive underwater boulders that spans from 14m to 40m, the strongest currents within the itinerary can be found here. Alot of gorgonian sea fans thrive in this environment with resident giant groupers and the largest school of barracudas always nearby. This is a good spot for the occasional mantas and whalesharks, especially during dusk.

Koh Bon

from 42,000THB

Koh Bon is the most popular dive site to dive with large oceanic manta rays during a Phuket liveaboard dive trip. Mantas love hanging out at the underwater ridge where the strong currents converge to bring plenty of food for them. It is possible to dive with whalesharks here too! Large school of trevallies and rainbow runners are a constant sighting.

Similan Islands Diving

from 42,000THB

These nine beautiful islands are gazetted as a national park and have the best diving around these waters. Island number 1 to 3 are off-limits as it is meant to be a turtle sanctuary. Divers get to dive from islands 4 to 9 with various dive sites spread in between.

Too Good to be True?

We ain’t bluffing when we say we want to give you an awesome scuba liveaboard trip!
Let our guests tell you what is great about dive trips to Thailand with us!

5.0★★★★★ review us onvioleta R. ★★★★★ All staffs are so kind and freindly~ Room is clean and food also delicious 😄매직아워 ★★★★★ Nice ship nice crew nice pointShima A. ★★★★★ Amazing hospitality, crew and food. Diving becomes secondary onboard DiveRACE with great people and great vibes. Everything was well taken care of, one just have to turn up with our equipment. Kudos to the management and staff of DiveRACE for accommodating our scuba club even down to the minute details of food preferences and allergies. Wonderful!!!!Nick G. ★★★★★ DiveRace is the perfect liveaboard getaway for those who want the luxury yachting experience but don’t want to break the bank. The vessel, refurbished in 2020, was clean and welcoming; the crew could not have been more friendly and accommodating; the food was above a five start restaurant; and, the diving was stunning.Although jammed packed with diving, there was plenty of time to relax and enjoy the time at sea. Each moment of the trip you felt as if you were the only guest aboard. It’s the perfect trip for avid divers who want to get as many dives in as possible.Ajesh N. ★★★★★ Javier R. ★★★★★ Hemos estado en muchos vida a bordo , pero sin duda , hemos tenido con nosotros , el mejor de todos . Seguridad , atención personalizada , amabilidad , …. Nos vamos muy contentos y con muchas ganas de volver .Geun Suk (Lecinq S. ★★★★★ i had great time here. all staff were very professional and friendly. Dive masters were knowledgable with diving sites. every meals were awesome. nothing to complaint! great memory and perfect staff. definitely want to visit again!!Peter H. ★★★★★ Our pick up from the hotel was 2 hours late and on our last dive we got lost and completely missed the dive site!!! So the fact that I’m thinking about going on the same dive again with DiveRace gives you an idea how great the experience was. The boat was spacious and well appointed, the food was fantastic (Lionel you really need to put photos of it on the website) and the staff were wonderful and helpful (Thanks Pannee) The most important thing was of course the diving, which was extremely well organized (thanks Eric, Arm, special guest star Nico and unofficial dive master Dongwon) I’ve dove the Scimilan islands before but this was a completely different experience which truly showed me why it’s one of the best dive sites in the world. Hopefully see you on board when I next do the trip!Christian P. ★★★★★ One of my best liveaboard if not the best 😁👌🤿Thanks to Eric, Victor, Pato, the amazing Chef & Staff 😄Ayca T. ★★★★★ That was the best boat i have ever seen ..Foods are incredible crew was amazing ..diving time is the special i have everEric W. ★★★★★ Best dive operation I've ever been out with. Great boat, excellent knowledgeable guide and dive manager who is obviously genuinely passionate about his guest's dive experience - amazing diving, particularly at Richilieu Rock and all while dodging the crowds!!! (Thank you so much Eric!) Also a fantastic dive deck crew, always on hand at the right time, just as planned I am sure! :)Above the surface was no different and such an important support to our dive trip! The house team were terrific with Penny, the manager obviously making sure that the small group I was part of was not lost in amongst the larger groups that occupied most of the boat. Great food, great service, friendly, warm and welcoming. There was never a moment we were left wanting something. We were at home and that'd be hard to achieve I think when everyone is tired from 4 dives a day and running such a tight schedule! (thanks Penny and Perī̂yw and the many others!).All the staff were so cheerful and helpful and everything, the boat clean and spacious and just seemed to run like clockwork.I'm sad that this trip is over... I'll definitely reccomend DiveRace to anyone wanting to dive the Similans!A1++Kelvin Kardboard K. ★★★★★ A completely different experience compared to regular recreational diving.The rooms were comfortable and well maintained.The food was amazing with a great mix of cuisine styles.The crew and divemasters were helpful and attentive. The crew offered very informative briefs on the particulars of the dive site, ensured equipments both theirs and individual divers were well maintained and ready for every dive.The divemasters were always looking out for their group and offering advice to improve my dives. They would also accomodate their dive plans to ensure the group is comfortable during diving.The prices might be pricier, but the money was well spent with the excellent food, overall live-aboard experience and the memories made.Amin A. ★★★★★ Clean & refurbished boat with a lovely lively crew. Meals were mixed cuisine and always tasty. There’s also a masseur onboard! Last but not least, the diving was fantastic! They always planned it in a way to avoid other diving groups, it felt like we had all the phenomenal sites privately for us!Zhongyuan T. ★★★★★ Cozy room, friendly staff, great food. RecommendSophia L. ★★★★★ I loved the DiveRace liveaboard experience. Such a clean well organised vessel, and the food and the diving was just amazing. I want to keep it a secret, but I guess I shouldn’t be so shellfish🐚🐠…can’t wait to dive with you guys again!Timo O. ★★★★★ Veronika N. ★★★★★ Just an amazing experience on a liveaboard with DiveRACE. You can expect nothing more than newly renovated boat, tidy room, 5* service and good diving with experienced dive masters. What gives this liveaboard an extra is the crew that is super warm, friendly and helpful, but what is the absolute best is the food. It is just delicious, looks like from fine dining restaurant and there is plenty. I can recommend DiveRACE for more than 100%.DPS P. ★★★★★ Very well organised, safe and enjoyable trip to Similan Islands on DiveRace liveaboard!shirleen N. ★★★★★ We had a fantastic trip to the Similans with the Dive Race crew. The dive/general operations were seamless, food was terrific (beautifully plated) and the team genuinely felt happy to be there with the guests. As always, diving at Richelieu was also amazing. Thanks for the memories!Seo Yeon P. ★★★★★ 생애 첫 리브어보드!센스쟁이 캡틴과 너무 친절한 직원들 + 지금도 생각나는 너무 맛있는 음식에 예쁜 플레이팅까지!!덕분에 너무나 행복했던 시간이었습니다다시 가게 된다면 무조건 다이브레이스로!!!!!최고!!!!!Toni W. ★★★★★ Fabulous dive trip! Crew is so attentive and professional, food excellent, quality accommodation. Recommended.....we will be back!Susan B. ★★★★★ Superb trip - wonderful diving with a great crew - especial thanks to Penny and all the team who look after us so well - the amazing food and to Eric and all the guys on the dive deck who made the diving so much funJenny H. ★★★★★ First time LOB. Beyond expectations in respect of transport, room, food and service.The crews are multitask, friendly and helpful in every way possible.Amelia S. ★★★★★ My first liveaboard experience and DiveRace sure set the bar high. Apart from being well taken care of by the crew, every meal served was a gourmet experience for the eye and stomach. Cannot wait for my next time on board already.Hakan E. ★★★★★ It was the best ever. Foods were excellent. Rooms were wide enough. All staff were very caring. We were lucky to saw manta ray 🙂 hope to see you again guys. Thank you alljs_loader

Step by Step Guide on How to Start Your Scuba Liveaboard Trips

Wanna join us on our next dive trip to Thailand?

  • Jul 2, 2020

    Step 1

    Choose your dates or destinations

    We go to multiple locations that allows you to get wet! Short weekend dive trips or long haul dive trips in Thailand - your choice.

  • Step 2

    Choose your cabin type

    coming as a couple or as friends or even as a solo diver? we have all kinds of cabin types to cater to all needs. Large group that want to do full charter - even better!

  • Step 3

    Make payment

    We know it may be tough to make a full payment at times. Fret not! we have spilt the payment into 3 portions.

    • 10% - to confirm your bookings
    • 40% - within 14 days of your bookings
    • 50% - 60 days before your trip departure date

    Notes:

    • 10% payment (you can change your mind within 24hrs and we will fully refund you)
    • If the trip is less than 60days away, full payment will have to be collected (still got 24hrs to consider)

  • Step 4

    Submit Details

    Can’t remember your passport details? Us too. That is why we give you all the time you need to give us the details. Maybe not ALL the time, but you get what we are saying.

  • Step 5

    Pack your bags and here we go

    make sure to pack your swim wear cause you are going for a HOLIDAY! Just don’t forget the rest of the important stuff too - like your passport.

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Thank you for joining DiveRACE to koh lipe dive sites! The sunny weather was great and everyone enjoyed themselves 🙂 . The similan season is opening soon and DiveRACE is starting our trips from Nov 2023! Book trips via www.DiveRACE.com . #diverace #liveaboard #divetrip #divetravel #divethailand #diving #scuba #scubadiving #similanisland #diveboat #onaboat #scubalife #scubagram #scubadivers #travel #kohlipe
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Our first trip to koh lipe was a resounding success 🙂 thank you to our precious guests for joining us to the southern Thailand dive sites. Congrats to Sarah our new AOWD! Woots 🙂 . Join us for more trips! www.DiveRACE.com . . #diverace #liveaboard #divetrip #divetravel #divethailand #diving #scuba #scubadiving #kohlipe #diveboat #onaboat #scubalife #scubagram #scubadivers #travel #lipeisland
The DiveRACE team. The people who working hard behind the scene to ensure everything runs smoothly. Also not forgetting our freelancers who also plays an important role too! . Thank you everyone for joining our 2022/23 Similan dive season 🙂 it was amazing to have your support. . We look forward to having you on board again. We love you!
What a blast to end our season with awesome guests who truly made diving fun! Thank you thank you thank you for joining DiveRACE! We love you all! . DiveRACE sails to koh lipe from June 2023! Book via www.DiveRACE.com . #diverace #liveaboard #divetrip #divetravel #divethailand #diving #scuba #scubadiving #similanisland #diveboat #onaboat #scubalife #scubagram #scubadivers #travel #kohlipe
The 2nd last trip of our 2022/23 season! Always so thankful for everyone who joined us for our trips 🙂 . DiveRACE starts trips to Koh Lipe starting from 1st June! Join us for more diving there! . #diverace #liveaboard #divetrip #divetravel #divethailand #diving #scuba #scubadiving #similanisland #diveboat #onaboat #scubalife #scubagram #scubadivers #travel #kohlipe
Another trip completed with guests from all over the world! Thank you for joining DiveRACE 🙂 . We will be doing 4d4n trips to koh lipe. Join us there! DM us to know more . #diverace #liveaboard #divetrip #divetravel #divethailand #diving #scuba #scubadiving #similanisland #diveboat #onaboat #scubalife #scubagram #scubadivers #travel
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Happy Songkran from DiveRACE! May our diving always be as colourful as our flamboyant tshirts! 💦🔫💦🔫💦🔫
It’s almost the end of the 2022/23 season and we are so thankful to everyone who joined our trips! DiveRACE continues to strive for excellence! We have very exciting news to share soon! . Join us for our Koh LIPE trips from June 2023 onwards. DM us or book via www.DiveRACE.com . #diverace #liveaboard #divetrip #divetravel #divethailand #diving #scuba #scubadiving #similanisland #diveboat #onaboat #scubalife #scubagram #scubadivers #travel
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